Battlefield 4

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  • Summary: Battlefield 4 is an action blockbuster that aims for unrivaled destruction. Fueled by Frostbite 3, Battlefield 4 allows you to demolish the buildings shielding your enemy. You will lead an assault from the back of a gun boat. Battlefield grants you the freedom to do more and be more whileBattlefield 4 is an action blockbuster that aims for unrivaled destruction. Fueled by Frostbite 3, Battlefield 4 allows you to demolish the buildings shielding your enemy. You will lead an assault from the back of a gun boat. Battlefield grants you the freedom to do more and be more while playing to your strengths and carving your own path to victory. Beyond its hallmark multiplayer, Battlefield 4 features an intense, dramatic character-driven campaign that starts with the evacuation of American VIPs from Shanghai and follows your squad's struggle to find its way home. Change the landscape in real-time with interactive environments that react to your every move. Dominate land, air and sea with all-new, intense water-based vehicular combat.… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. VideoGamer
    Oct 29, 2013
    90
    It may not pack the same shock and awe as its next-gen cousin (the visual concessions made during multiplayer and occasional bug smack of an engine cracking under pressure), but the top-drawer gameplay makes Battlefield 4 a deeply enjoyable title regardless of platform. As one of the best multiplayer games available on 360 and PS3, DICE’s shooter offers a delightfully destructive send-off to the current-generation.
  2. InsideGamer.nl
    Oct 29, 2013
    90
    Most of you have already decided whether you’re playing Battlefield 4 or not. And for those who are riddled with doubt we have the following announcement: buying Battlefield 4 will get you a multiplayer game that’ll suck hours upon hours out of your life in the coming year.
  3. EGM
    Oct 28, 2013
    85
    Anyone hoping that Battlefield would finally get a respectable single-player campaign will be sorely disappointed, but if you’re looking for a worthy evolution of the franchise’s sweeping multiplayer battles, you’ve come to the right place.
  4. IGN
    Oct 28, 2013
    80
    The current-gen version of Battlefield 4 isn't the ideal way to play, but it isn't damaged or deficient despite its limitations. It accomplishes less than you'll see on other platforms, but it's still a great multiplayer shooter that makes the most of its ambitions.
  5. Official Xbox Magazine
    Oct 29, 2013
    80
    Unlike 2011’s installment, though, multiplayer excellence can't completely compensate for a misguided and rote single-player campaign, which makes BF4 an unsatisfying choice for those looking for the total package.
  6. COGconnected
    Nov 7, 2013
    78
    Battlefield 4, with its huge maps and high attention to detail is just screaming next generation. Playing on maps built for 64 players with a mere 24 seems like not only a disservice but lacking in punch too.
  7. Gaming Age
    Nov 4, 2013
    67
    It may be disappointing to some that Battlefield 4’s single player doesn’t live up to a hill of beans, but what they did accomplish with the impressive multiplayer mode is something special that cannot be duplicated even by Activision’s mighty series.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 52 out of 164
  2. Mixed: 41 out of 164
  3. Negative: 71 out of 164
  1. Ctblue796
    Oct 29, 2013
    10
    This is a great game that is fun to play. You will not be disappointed in it. I really have no criticisms for it. I enjoy playing it all dayThis is a great game that is fun to play. You will not be disappointed in it. I really have no criticisms for it. I enjoy playing it all day long. Really great game.… Expand
  2. JohnWitten
    Nov 13, 2013
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Concept: Enrich the multiplayer experience further, at the ultimate expense of the throwaway single player campaign.

    Graphics: Beauty unparalleled as of yet in a shooter, only occasionally marred by muddied textures here and there.

    Sound: Only in Battlefield.

    Playability: Some controls have been simplified a little bit, but it remains largely similar to those of Battlefield 3 and classic Battlefield games, with a few new additions to the mix. It might be hard to pilot some vehicles at first, but you'll get the hang of it.

    Entertainment: You'll certainly be spending your hours playing the addictive and impressive multiplayer component, and not the standalone single player one.

    Replay Value: Moderately High.

    Overall Score: 9.0    … Expand
  4. SimFBallCritic
    Nov 11, 2013
    8
    It's hard to review a game when there are 2 versions of the game you will be playing. I've been playing BF4 for the 360 but I'm waiting toIt's hard to review a game when there are 2 versions of the game you will be playing. I've been playing BF4 for the 360 but I'm waiting to continue my experience on the PS4. As you could imagine I expect the game to be at it's best on the Next Generation consoles. I enjoy the game more than Call of Duty because of the feel and the gameplay style. Battlefield is more of a strategic and tactical shooter and that's the type of game I prefer. Since I consider this game a demo for the Next Gen version I will keep it short and sweet.

    Pros

    Solid Campaign. A lot of action and kept me interested. I don't usually play campaign so what I think is good may not be the same as campaign veterans.
    Improved Hit Detection
    Improved Hip Fire
    Game seems to play much smoother than BF3
    Nice Maps
    Frostbite 3 and new destruction
    More modes, added Domination

    Cons

    Game freezes on Campaign and Multiplayer
    Campaign AI doesn't always seem to be aware of what's going on
    You are the only person that can die in Campaign, squad member can't get show
    Campaign is scripted, I would like to see more dynamic outcomes based on the decisions you make
    Not everything is destructible, would like to be able to destroy any and everything on site.

    Overall I think Battlefield is a great series and BF4 continues with that tradition. I look forward to see the best BF4 has to offer when I get my PS4 version.    … Expand
  5. T4NKZ
    Nov 17, 2013
    6
    The multiplayer is tons of fun bugs aside. I haven't even looked at the campaign disc (their not labeled though as BF3 was) because I haveThe multiplayer is tons of fun bugs aside. I haven't even looked at the campaign disc (their not labeled though as BF3 was) because I have been having so much fun playing multiplayer.
    Bugs, it's got 'em. Yes it freezes about every 5-6 games with no warning. Yes it leaves a ghost of the game mode menu on the previous menu and you have to back out to the main menu to clear it. As annoying as they are they aren't the bad part, it's the integrity. The game loads slow, I won't say the graphics are worse than BF3 but not much if at all better. There's enough menus to make you go insane, dang near impossible for a big group of friends to play together( there are a few glitches that don't help with it either) filters are pretty much worthless too. What is most annoying to me is that I can no longer customize my loadouts in my soldier. What the hell?! I have to use battlelog which is slower than cold molasses and oh so inconvenient. You have no idea how aggravated I get with this! I hope they don't dis these new games because of the next gen consoles because they charged full price so I want full price quality.
    On another note you die a lot faster than BF3 personally I don't like that all that much. Aside from the bulk of what I said this game is fun, not as fun as I could be, but that's fixable (as I hope happens) because I don't plan on rushing out and blowing $700 on an xbox 1 and all the new games for it.
    All in all it's a good game that if fixed would be a great game. If I hadn't pre ordered it I would have waited until the ratings improved.    … Expand
  6. Hi_Im_Game
    Apr 20, 2014
    4
    Sorry but this game is bad. I have not played the single player (and I don't plan on playing it) so this review is just based on multiplayer.Sorry but this game is bad. I have not played the single player (and I don't plan on playing it) so this review is just based on multiplayer.

    First of all, no matchmaking system so I can't play with my friends? Really DICE and EA why make a FPS shooter based on tactics and then not include a convenient system for playing with your friends. And before you guys say, "You can play with your friends, just join them" here is my knock on that. The rooms get full quickly, you are not guaranteed to be on the same team, AND one of us always lags out because the game crashes. SO after spending 20 minutes trying to get into the same room, one of our games crash and then we can't play together. Rinse and repeat till you log off.

    Now onto the gameplay. People do not play the objective, they just sit on roofs hiding with sniper rifles. Maybe it's just me but bullet registration in this game is terrible. I feel like I shot someone 10 times and only 2 of those bullets register. Game is frustrating, avoid it like plague until they fix all of their issues. You can clearly tell this game was rushed to compete with CoD on the market.

    First and most likely last battlefield game I ever play.    … Expand
  7. Jungalist
    Jan 6, 2014
    3
    The servers do not work in Quick Match, the Conquest matches were offline the initial 3 weeks, and Origin/EA's customer support unattaching myThe servers do not work in Quick Match, the Conquest matches were offline the initial 3 weeks, and Origin/EA's customer support unattaching my gamertag to an Origin account that the Xbox One version automatically generated has been non existent after 3 weeks of tickets. The 2 weeks I've been able to play it so far? Lag Lag Lag.

    Honestly, this was the year I gave Battlefield 4 a chance and I will DEFINITELY never waste my money or my time on another garbage DICE purchase again.    … Expand
  8. gematric
    Jul 11, 2015
    0
    by far the worst game ever done by dice, wait, it could be one of the worst in a large pool of games...many glitches( people literally don'tby far the worst game ever done by dice, wait, it could be one of the worst in a large pool of games...many glitches( people literally don't die hit by more than 5 bullets , while I'm so weak to die by 1 or 2 bullets, lag and **** people in there....), ghrapics are good, by the physics are the worst ever, driving a car feels like driving on moon......dice I repent for my choice to give you money for this bull****.… Expand

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#43 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2013
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#12 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2013
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#14 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2013